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15 Times U.S. States Openly Resisted The Federal Government in History

11. Sanctuary Cities in California

11. Sanctuary Cities in California
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California and several of its municipalities have declared themselves “sanctuary” jurisdictions, limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This approach has led to legal challenges from the federal government and has significantly influenced national debates on immigration enforcement. The state has invoked the Tenth Amendment to defend its policies, asserting that the federal government cannot compel state and local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws (time.com).

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